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Chief Information Security Officer

Bangalore Permanent View Job Description
We're seeking an experienced Chief Information Security Officer to lead cyber security strategy, governance, compliance, and operational security across a leading digital financial services platform. The role combines Board-level stakeholder management with hands-on ownership of cloud security, incident response, regulatory compliance, and enterprise cyber resilience
  • * Lead enterprise-wide cyber strategy with direct Board visibility.
  • * Shape security governance for a high-growth digital financial platform

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, technology-led wealth management and financial services platform serving a large investor base across India. Backed by a prominent investment group, the organisation is in a strong growth phase and is committed to innovation, customer trust, and digital excellence.

Job Description

  • Own and continuously enhance the organisation's information and cyber security posture across all business operations.
  • Lead cyber security governance, including Board and committee reporting, policy development, and regulatory compliance.
  • Oversee Security Operations Centre (SOC) activities, incident response, cyber investigations, and remediation initiatives.
  • Drive vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, cyber audits, threat hunting, and cyber resilience programmes.
  • Secure cloud infrastructure, applications, APIs, trading platforms, and enterprise systems.
  • Develop and implement zero-trust architecture, IAM/PAM frameworks, DevSecOps practices, and security monitoring capabilities.
  • Manage data protection, privacy compliance, and third-party security risk programmes.
  • Serve as the primary cyber security liaison for regulators, industry bodies, and external stakeholders.
  • Lead cyber awareness and security culture initiatives across the organisation

The Successful Applicant

  • Opportunity to lead cyber security for a high-growth, technology-led wealth management business.
  • Significant influence with direct exposure to senior leadership, Board members, and regulators.
  • Broad ownership spanning governance, architecture, operations, compliance, and innovation.
  • Competitive executive compensation package and long-term growth potential.
  • Chance to play a critical role in safeguarding one of India's most trusted digital financial platforms.

What's on Offer

  • A permanent role based in Chennai.
  • Opportunities to shape and lead the company's security strategy.
  • Work in the business services industry, focusing on company services.



If this role interests you, consider applying.

Quote job ref
JN-092026-7101638

Job summary

Function
Information Technology
Sub Sector
Security
What is your area of specialisation?
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Bangalore
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-092026-7101638

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